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Football Development Centres Information

FOOTBALL ‘SKILLS’ DEVELOPMENT CENTRES

The Irish FA's Football Development Centres programme is a key component of the IFA’s Grassroots Development Strategy and provides boys and girls, aged between 6 and 12, with the opportunity to play football and develop their skills regardless of ability.

This initiative combines Football ‘Skills’ and Football ‘Games’ Development Centres and provides a safe, pressure-free environment aimed at enhancing the learning and playing experiences available to young footballers.

FOOTBALL ‘SKILLS’ DEVELOPMENT CENTRES:

The Football ‘Skills’ Development Centres provide children with fun and informal coaching to learn new football skills and also promote the benefits of a healthy lifestyle.

If you would like your child to attend a Football ‘Skills’ Development Centre then download our list of licensed Centres and contact details.

Click, If you would like to apply to become a licensed Football ‘Skills’ Development Centre and return to,

Unit B, Adelaide Business Centre

4 Apollo Road,

Belfast

BT12 6HP


FOOTBALL ‘GAMES’ DEVELOPMENT CENTRES:

The Football ‘Games’ Development Centres give young players the opportunity to put into practice the skills they have acquired at the Football ‘Skills’ Development Centres in a competitive game situation.

The Football ‘Games’ Development Centres aim to replace the emphasis on the result by creating a playing environment that allows players to express themselves and be inventive.

Click if you would you like to enter a team in a Football 'Games' Development Centre and return to your local Grassroots Development Officer.

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